Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Rain in the morning. High of 53 and low of 49.
🌬 Tomorrow: Windy in the morning. High of 75 and low of 57. Sunrise at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:55 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria police confirmed that the victim in last week’s sudden death incident was 21-year-old Nabel Chávez.
Scanner traffic indicated that a gunshot was reported, and police said in the release that the medical examiner has officially ruled the incident as a gun-related homicide.
Junior Espinal-Calix, a 19-year-old Alexandria resident, has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter. He is being held without bond. A preliminary hearing for the case is scheduled for March 31.
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Feb 21, 2023.
- Alexandria teen charged with involuntary manslaughter after ‘sudden death’ last Friday (3880 views)
- Notes: Suspect charged in alleged attempted dog poisoning in Del Ray | ALXnow (1150 views)
- Live Alexandria: We want you! (321 views)
- Alexandria implementing new ‘slow zone’ for scooters in Old Town’s Robinson Landing neighborhood (280 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Second Open Call Set for Artists at the Torpedo Factory
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 6:58 pm)
- 🌱 Tax On Business Initiative + E-Scooter Pilot Program
Patch (Tuesday @ 6:19 pm)
- ‘Slow Zone’ For E-Scooters, E-Bikes Tested In Alexandria Neigborhood
Patch (Tuesday @ 4:55 pm)
- Slow Down: 8 MPH Speed Limit Proposed for Scooters in Parts of Old Town Alexabdria
Zebra (Tuesday @ 3:28 pm)
- New Restaurants to Try in Alexandria in 2023
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 2:05 pm)
- Eddie’s Little Shop and Deli Opens On Alexandria’s King Street
Patch (Tuesday @ 12:52 pm)
- A Night of Music and Poetry: Alexandria Choral Society Performing March 11 at Masonic Memorial
Zebra (Tuesday @ 11:46 am)
- George Washington Birthday Parade 2023: See Photos
Patch (Tuesday @ 11:23 am)
- Attempted Dog Poisoning In Del Ray Draws Call For Prosecution
Patch (Tuesday @ 9:29 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
Today we honor one of APD's pioneers, Officer Albert Augustine Beverly. Ofc. Beverly became the first African-American police officer for the City of Alexandria in 1965. Officer Beverly passed away on February 21, 2020. Today we honor his legacy. #BlackHistorymonth pic.twitter.com/EgErKoosLE
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) February 21, 2023
This tree was so overgrown with vines you couldn't even walk underneath it. Thankfully we had a team of 20+ volunteers to help clear out the overgrowth so the tree can thrive.
Volunteer at an upcoming event: https://t.co/h4sn9LtQJL
Donate: https://t.co/gjFDOHYMUC pic.twitter.com/YTBeL2SX80— Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail (@MtVernonFriends) February 21, 2023
There is one week left to complete the feedback form regarding safety improvements at the intersections of Duke Street & South Henry Street, and Duke Street & South Patrick Street. Find the feedback form here >> https://t.co/gNyeQLdRkP pic.twitter.com/B75D0Aluu0
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) February 20, 2023
News Release:: Friday's sudden death incident was ruled a gun-related homicide by the Medical Examiner.
Read more:: https://t.co/WCbzQmAYOO pic.twitter.com/QgCX7Z2RxD
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) February 21, 2023
Beginning February 21 and running through May 21, the City will institute a slow zone that limits the speed of dockless scooters and e-bikes used in the Robinson Landing neighborhood of Old Town. Let us know your feedback on this new pilot program >> https://t.co/MsuH395xME. pic.twitter.com/qmDq96EAIp
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) February 21, 2023
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Recent Stories
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The final touches are being made on the expansion of Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard Campus. After two years of construction, a certificate of occupancy was issued for the…
Tri Pointe brings Queer Eye interior designer Bobby Berk to Alexandria’s new Eisenhower Pointe. Tri Pointe Homes, one of the nation’s most celebrated names in residential building, introduced the new…
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Potomac Harmony is Back! Following a gap year of competing, then virtual rehearsals during the pandemic, followed by the well-earned retirement of our long-term director, a year of a director search, Potomac Harmony hit the regional contest stage in Concord, North Carolina in March for the first time since 2018! It was exhilarating, reaffirming, and rewarding!
The chorus hit all of its goals, the biggest of which was to have fun and sing our best on contest stage — we did both! Because we earned a score over 400 points, our new Director, Allison Lynskey, was awarded the Novice Director award, photo above. Additionally, one of our charter members, Jackie Bottash, was nominated for and honored with the Leadership Excellence award. It was a celebratory weekend!
What’s next? So much! We now look forward to upcoming performances, growing our membership, and expanding our musical product with new arrangements and an education component each week. It’s an exciting time to be part of this ever-growing ensemble!
Alexandria NAACP, Shiloh Baptist Church, DPC to hold City Council…
The Alexandria Branch of the NAACP, Shiloh Baptist Church, and The Departmental Progressive Club to hold the City Council Candidate Forum for ALL Candidates in the City of Alexandria Virginia. The event is Free of Charge and Open to The
